Living StylePremiered: Saturday, 5 April 2008 at 16h30
Repeats: Sundays at 10h30 and 19h30, Mondays at 03h30
In this new series, presenter Gerry DeVeaux meets icons of style who provide unique insights into their creations and the passion that makes them leaders in their field.
Contributors include actress Lucy Liu, who reveals her passion for painting; and photographer Russell Young shows how he transforms celebrity mug shots into art.
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School's OutPremiered: Tuesday, 8 April 2008 at 21h30
Repeats: Wednesdays: 11h30, Thursdays: 17h30 and Fridays: 03h30, 09h30
There's a growing realisation around that world that academic education is not always the most definitive option. In order for an economy to thrive, it needs skilled workers – electricians, plumbers, beauticians, chefs – as well as graduates.
These skilled jobs dont require a university education, but do call for high quality vocational training that ultimately can lead to well paid rewarding careers. School's Out travels to India, Japan, China, the US, the UK and Germany to look at the level of professional training available in each country.
TVSA's Schools Out mini-site.
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Women On The FrontlinePremiere date: Friday, 18 April 2008 at 21h30
Repeats: Saturdays: 06h30; Mondays: 11h30
Women on the Frontline visits homes, villages, and cities where a largely unreported war against females is being waged. According to the World Bank, domestic violence kills more young women than cancer.
This programme meets survivors of gender based violence - honour killings, sex trafficking and torture - in seven countries where campaigns and grassroots media, as well as lawmakers action, is making a difference to the rights and wellbeing of women.
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Imagination: Private Life Of A MasterpiecePremiere date: Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 10h10
Repeats: Saturdays: 17h10, Sundays: 01h10 and 14h10
Private Life Of A Masterpiece explores the stories behind five renowned and iconic works of art.
Featured works include Sandro Botticelli's allegorical masterpiece Primavera (pictured); Edgar Degas' sculpture, Petite Danseuse de Quatorze Ans; and one of the most famous paintings in the world, Van Gogh's Sunflowers.
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